Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is a coastal park in Florida located between the Atlantic Ocean and Tucker Cove on the Indian River Lagoon. The area includes beaches, sand dunes, mangrove wetlands, and dense forest with hiking trails and overnight accommodations.

The park served an important military role during World War II, when the area called Dynamite Point was used as a training ground for Navy specialists. Soldiers practiced techniques there in preparation for operations in Europe.

The park displays a mosaic of different natural environments typical of Florida's barrier islands. Visitors can observe how plants and animals adapt to live in dunes, mangrove wetlands, and coastal forests.

Swimming, surfing, and snorkeling are available at the beach, while hiking trails lead into the interior and fishing is possible from the water. A basic campground is available for overnight stays, and the park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

The park connects with the neighboring Jack Island Preserve, forming an extended network of natural areas. An observation tower on the Marsh Rabbit Run Trail offers views across both sides of the lagoon and reveals the range of landscapes.

Location: Florida

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/park/Fort-Pierce-Inlet

GPS coordinates: 27.48530,-80.30321

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47